food processor

noun

: an electric kitchen appliance with a set of interchangeable blades revolving inside a container

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Using a food processor fitted with a coarse grating disk, grate potatoes and onion. — Rebecca Firkser, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Sep. 2026 When cool enough to handle, scoop pulp from rind into a food processor or blender. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Make it in just a few minutes using a food processor or blender, then enjoy with pita wedges or bagel chips. — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026 Transfer the warm kernels to a food processor, add the remaining butter, and process until smooth and thick. — ABC News, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for food processor

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of food processor was in 1973

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food processor

noun
: an electric kitchen appliance that has blades that turn inside a container and is used for cutting and blending food

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